About the film
Dark and light matter intertwine, creating a being of unlimited beauty and power. Inspired by the birth of Venus, this short visual effects and design film explores the entanglement of light and dark energy, mathematics, and their relationship to the female form. Epic in scale, this film will blend technology, design, and live-action into a breathtaking cinematic display of the birth of beauty.
The Filmmakers
The Filmmakers
The Filmmakers
The Filmmakers
Adam Swaab
Director
With over a dozen awards for Art Direction and Animation, Adam Swaab is a force in the world of moving images. He specializes in combining live-action with design-based visual effects, creating a look and style that is uniquely his. A graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, Adam focuses on infusing meaning into his work, elevating it beyond eye candy and into something that engages the viewer. Technique, mathematics, and artistry blend together seamlessly to bring beautiful images to the screen.
Kevin Shapiro
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Kevin has produced award-winning, iconic campaigns such as Apple “Silhouettes”, the main title sequence from Zombieland and Bjork’s MoMA retrospective. He started his career at Sony Music working with artists including Oasis, Cyndi Lauper and System of A Down. As Managing Director and founder of Wolf & Crow, Kevin is the driving production force for filmmaking at Wolf & Crow spanning the gamut from graphics, audio, print and digital media to VR, experiential installations, product packaging, VFX and music videos.
Wolf & Crow
VFX
Wolf & Crow is a Los Angeles-based production studio born from the heads and hearts of filmmakers, designers, animators, writers and producers. We hail from premier agencies and production companies worldwide. Our portfolio encompasses feature films, commercials, experiential art installations and music videos for clients as diverse as Warner Brothers, Apple, MoMa NYC and Bjork.